Counsel on communication disorders

Counsel patients and caregivers on how to cope with communication disorders.

offer support for dealing with communication disorders
counsel on communication disorder
explain coping strategies for communication disorders
introduce coping strategies for communication disorders

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Counsel on communication disorders is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Speech and language therapist: Speech and language therapists focus on the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in order to help them maintain, promote, improve, initiate, or recover the ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally. They address the development of language, speech, vocal and hearing functions, and disorders and disabilities in the cranial, facial, and oral area.

Counsel on communication disorders is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Counsel on communication disorders – ESCO